Tag: Saudi
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Ronaldo makes fresh revelation at Al Nassr unveiling
Cristiano Ronaldo says his work in Europe is done, but he had “many opportunities” from other clubs before joining Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. He joined Al Nassr as a free agent on Friday after leaving Manchester
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Cristiano Ronaldo to join Newcastle in Al Nassr contract
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has a release clause in his Al Nassr deal allowing him to join Newcastle United. Marca says Ronaldo’s Al Nassr contract has a clause in it that would allow
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Saudi restores 95,000 Hajj slots to Nigeria
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has restored 95,000 Hajj slots to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON),ahead of the 2023 Holy pilgrimage. Assistant Director, Information and Publications, NAHCON, Mousa Ubandawaki, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
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Just In: Cristiano Ronaldo close to signing with Saudi club
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo is close to signing a contract with Saudi club Al-Nassr, according to media reports. The 37-year-old captain is set to reach an agreement on a two-and-a-half-year
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Tweet: UN calls for release of Saudi woman jailed for 34 years
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday expressed outrage over a 34-year prison sentence handed down to a Saudi woman, Ms Salma Al-Shehab charged with following and retweeting so-called dissidents and activists. Doctoral student Al-Shehab was sentenced to 34 years in jail, followed by a 34-year travel ban in connection with a series of…
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Newcastle owners closer to completing Inter Milan takeover
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund remain in talks with Suning about buying Inter Milan. The International Business Times reports PIF – who already purchased Newcastle United – will buy Inter from Suning for $1 billion (€884.109m) over the next few days. It’s suggested the deal is already done and the paperwork will arrive at the…
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Drama as Saudi athlete is disqualified for kick to Iranian opponent’s head
Iran’s Sajad Ganjzadeh won the men’s +75kg kumite Olympic gold in karate after high drama at the famed Budokan arena on Saturday. Tareg Hamedi of Saudi Arabia was leading 3-0 in under 10 seconds but was then disqualified for a kick to the head of Ganjzadeh. The Iranian was knocked out and was taken away…
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COVID-19: Saudi bars non-resident pilgrims from 2021 hajj
Saudi Arabia announced yesterday that this year’s hajj pilgrimage will be limited to no more than 60,000 people, all of them from within the kingdom, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The announcement by the kingdom comes after it ran an incredibly pared-down pilgrimage last year over the virus, but still allowed a small number…
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Photos: 384 Stranded Nigerians Return From Saudi Arabia
A total of 384 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia on Thursday arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The returnees arrived via Air flight B773 at about 1:10 pm local time and were received by officials including those of Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). https://twitter.com/abikedabiri/status/1354792764366610432?s=20 They include 300 males, 83 females, and one infant. A…
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Kukah hits hard again: Nigerian elites rush to Saudi, Jerusalem for forgiveness after looting treasury dry
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Mathew Kukah has again taken a swipe at Nigerian leaders accusing them of rushing to ‘holy land’ for forgiveness after looting the nation’s resources dry. Recall that the outspoken cleric in his Christmas Day Message slammed the President Muhammadu Buhari’s admnistration of insecurity and nepotism. In Tuesday’s sermon at the funeral…